T-Ball & Coaches Pitch

Even the great ones started hitting a ball off the tee

T-Ball & Coaches pitch are a great way to get your child prepared and excited for the game of baseball.

Levels

Our baseball program teaches youngsters the basics of the game through T-Ball and Coaches Pitch levels. They'll learn about good sportsmanship and teamwork and leave the program understanding the basics, gaining confidence and understanding fundamentals need to play at the next level.

T-Ball

At this level it's all about structure and teaching the basics of baseball. We work to get each player familiar with different aspects of the game and give them all a chance to play. We also encourage them to always give 100% effort in both practice and in the game.

Coaches Pitch

In Coaches Pitch we focus building on a players strengths and applying the fundamentals of the game. We put more emphasis on positions and roles at this level, while continuing to keep the game fun and safe for each player. We also rotate players often to give them all a chance to play at different positions.

The Y Commitment

The Y's Youth T-Ball program there are no try-outs and no one gets cut. Every child plays at least half of every game while making friends and learning new techniques. We want your child to learn the game of baseball in a fair and safe environment all while having fun.

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Practice

Children are expected to be at every practice ready to learn. Most practices are less than 90 minutes are designed to teach catching, throwing and batting techniques.

Gameplay

Games are played at the Optimist League Diamonds located just south of the New Castle Soccer fields across from Memorial Park entrances on Memorial Drive. Games are played throughout the week and weekends during the season.

Our Coaches

Our coaches are here for the kids, not the other way around. Their job is to be a role model and do their best to help each player learn, understand the basics, be safe and have fun. Coaches typically have meeting with parents around first practice to discuss rules and expectations.